1. plural of 'are', a unit of area equal to 100 square meters
Usage: metric unit; commonly used in land measurement
2. Ares, the Greek god of war
Usage: proper noun; mythology

Examples

• The property covers five ares of land.
• One are equals 100 square meters.
• In Greek mythology, Ares was the god of war and violence.
• The farmer measured the field in ares for the land registry.
• Ares was often depicted carrying a spear and shield.